ACHIEVING A LOT, BECOMING POPULAR, OR MAKING A LOT OF MONEY
She’s one of the most successful athletes in the franchise’s history.
Synonyms and examples
Our little town was a flourishing seaport in the 1600s.
It was a triumphant victory for the struggling Chicago White Sox.
Business is absolutely booming this month.
They were flying high after their annual sales numbers tripled.
She was a high-flying international banker.
Antonym and example
She tried a solo voyage around the world, but was ultimately unsuccessful.
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ACHIEVING THE RESULTS THAT ARE HOPED FOR
The operation was successful, and the tumor was removed.
Synonyms and examples
This cream is one of the most effective acne treatments you can find.
formal
Detractors claim the new law won’t be any more efficacious than current legislation is.
We had a productive conversation, and he’s back on track now.
formal
We had a fruitful discussion.
Antonyms and examples
Tests show that the drug is ineffective against acne.
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successful | American Thesaurus
Because the timing was perfect, the surprise was totally successful.
She is a successful businesswoman.
Synonyms for successful from Random House Roget’s College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.
